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'For me at nearly 50 it's a no-brainer, isn't it?'

Westwood: No brainer to accept breakaway tour windfall

Lee Westwood admits it would be a "no-brainer" if he was offered a multi-million pound contract to play in a breakaway golf league.

Golf • 18 May 21

McIlroy won the PGA Championship on the last occasion it was held in Kiawah Island in 2012

Curtis Strange: McIlroy can thrive off fans at US PGA

Two-time US Open champion Curtis Strange believes the return of spectators can inspire Rory McIlroy to play at "full throttle" as he bids to end his winless drought in majors.

Golf • 15 May 21

Rory McIlroy's wife Erica and daughter Poppy were at Quail Hollow to celebrate the win with him

Seventh heaven for McIlroy ahead of US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy climbed to seventh in the Official World Golf Rankings following his first win in 18 months, and knocked Brooks Koepka out of the top 10 in the process.

Golf • 10 May 21

McIlroy hits his dad with a wayward shot on way to 76

Rory McIlroy inadvertently hit his father Gerry with a wayward shot as he battled tough conditions on day one of the 85th Masters.

Golf • 08 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy was one of a number of players who wore red and black in tribute to Tiger Woods

Woods grateful for 'touching' gesture in Florida

Tiger Woods has expressed his gratitude for the "touching" gesture of players wearing his signature red and black for the final round of the WGC-Workday Championship as he continues to recover from a car cras

Golf • 01 Mar 21

Collin Morikawa joins Tiger Woods in winning a major championship and WGC event before turning 25

Tributes to Tiger as Morikawa wins in Florida

Collin Morikawa fittingly emulated one of Tiger Woods's achievements with victory in the WGC-Workday Championship in Florida.

Golf • 01 Mar 21

Kiawah Island in South Carolina will host the US PGA Championship

Up to 10,000 fans to attend US PGA Championship daily

Approximately 10,000 spectators a day will be allowed on site for this year's US PGA Championship, tournament organisers have announced.

Golf • 23 Feb 21

The clocktower at Southern Hills Country Club

Southern Hills replaces Trump National as US PGA host

The PGA of America has named Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma as the replacement venue for the 2022 US PGA Championship.

Golf • 25 Jan 21

The South Korean finished with an impressive 63

Sei Young Kim storms to victory at US PGA

Sei Young Kim claimed her first major title at the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Newtown Square.

Golf • 11 Oct 20

Woods has played just four tournaments in 2020

Tiger Woods confirms Northern Trust appearance

Tiger Woods has confirmed that he will contest next week's Northern Trust, the first of three FedEx Cup play-off events which complete the PGA Tour's 2019-20 season.

Golf • 14 Aug 20

Collin Morikawa celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy

Morikawa swoops to claim maiden major at US PGA

American Collin Morikawa has won the US PGA Championship in sensational fashion after a thrilling final round in San Francisco.

Golf • 10 Aug 20

McIlroy carded a final round 68 at Harding Park

Contrasting US PGA final rounds for McIlroy and Lowry

It was a contrasting final day for Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at the US PGA Championship, with both Irish men were fighting for places down the pecking order in San Francisco.

Golf • 09 Aug 20

Woods put in a characteristically professional display to card five birdies and two bogeys in a closing 67 to finish one under par overall in just his fourth tournament of 2020

Woods ponders what might have been after final day 67

Tiger Woods was left wondering what might have been after saving his best till last on the final day of the US PGA Championship in San Francisco.

Golf • 09 Aug 20

Dustin Johnson weighs up his putt on the 11th green during the third round

Johnson charges into lead at US PGA Championship

A decade after controversially being denied a play-off place in the US PGA Championship, Dustin Johnson has his sights on a redemptive victory and second major title in San Francisco.

Golf • 09 Aug 20

McIlroy praised for fairness and Lowry snaps in US

Rory McIlroy earned plaudits for his integrity as he suffered a frustrating second round in the US PGA Championship in San Francisco, while Shane Lowry's frustration led to him snapping a a club over his knee at Harding Park.

Golf • 08 Aug 20

Offaly's Shane Lowry hits his tee shot on the 10th hole at Harding Park

No fans but Lowry admits to major nerves at PGA

Open champion Shane Lowry, who is three shots off the lead, admitted he was still feeling the pressure of chasing a second major title despite the US PGA Championship being played without fans.

Golf • 07 Aug 20

Shane Lowry plays a shot as Tom Lewis of England looks on during a practice round at TPC Harding Park

US PGA Championship: All you need to know

The US PGA Championship marks the first major of a revamped 2020 calendar. Here's who and what to look out for at TPC Harding Park this weekend.

Golf • 06 Aug 20

McIlroy during a practice round prior to the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park

Loss of number one status could drive McIlroy desire

Former European Tour winner Nick Dougherty believes Rory McIlroy will be motivated by the loss of his world number one ranking as he bids to win a first major title in six years in the US PGA Championship in San Francisco.

Golf • 06 Aug 20

McIlroy has struggled to perform to his best in the PGA Tour's fan-free environment since it returned in June, recording a best finish of 11th in five events since the restart

Adaptive Rory McIlroy hoping to end major drought

Rory McIlroy concedes he cannot use his unease at playing without crowds as an excuse as he looks to end his lengthy major drought in the US PGA Championship.

Golf • 05 Aug 20